Manufacturing Engineer

Wrightbus; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on analysing and optimising production methods to boost productivity while keeping costs low. You will be responsible for identifying waste in manufacturing processes, implementing lean tools, and ensuring product designs are efficient for manufacturing. With a commitment to quality and safety, you will play a crucial part in the introduction of new product lines and the overall improvement of manufacturing workflows. If you are passionate about engineering and seeking a role that offers growth and development, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medicash scheme

Discount with local businesses

Free car parking

Canteen

Career progression

Professional development

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise production methods to enhance productivity.
• Coordinate new design concepts through to full production.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Friday 21 Feb 2025 08:00

The Job Summary:

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to analyse and optimise production methods and workflows to maximise productivity and quality while minimising costs.

The Role:

1. Responsible for exposing waste within the manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce/eliminate it to improve the cost competitiveness of the business.
2. Support Operational management in the implementation of lean tools and techniques within the manufacturing and support functions.
3. Responsible for the co-ordination of new design concepts through to full production.
4. Improve design for manufacture by taking ownership/contributing towards the product-based manufacturing issue logs.
5. Coordinate the internal flow and introduction of new product lines into manufacture, focusing on impact changes to manpower, materials, equipment and factory layout to ensure maximum efficiency.
6. Responsible for workshop layouts and efficiency/effectiveness.
7. Responsible for product support on a daily basis, utilising problem-solving techniques.
8. Produce build drawings, workshop procedures and record modifications/improvements during development builds where appropriate.
9. Responsible for designing and overseeing the build of jigs, templates, tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturing.
10. Ensure all manufacturing processes are safe and capable of achieving and maintaining the required quality standards.

The Requirements:

1. HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
2. Level 3 Engineering qualification with 5 years relevant experience.
3. Experience in an engineering environment.
4. Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
5. Experience in problem solving on a production line.
6. Computer literate in MS Office applications.
7. Experience of, and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

The Benefits:

1. Discretionary bonus.
2. Life Insurance.
3. Medicash scheme.
4. Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
5. Free car parking.
6. Canteen.
7. Career progression.
8. Professional development.
9. Flexitime.

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